Often, the PST file you receive from the HR department or another team in the office is password-protected. For security reasons, the HR team password-protects these files to keep sensitive data safe. But when you need to open that PST file in Outlook and don't know the password, a major problem arises.
In this blog, we'll explain:
A PST (Personal Storage Table) is an Outlook data file that stores emails, attachments, contacts, calendars, and other Outlook items. HR departments often archive their old mail or share confidential communications in PST format.
These PST files are password-protected for data privacy and security.
First, understand that Outlook doesn't have a direct feature that reveals the password. However, if you have an old password & want to change or delete it, Outlook does offer this feature.
If you've forgotten your password, the manual method won't work.
If you know the password, you can use the steps below to delete or change it.
Manual Method (If Password Known)
There will be three boxes:
If you want to remove the password, leave the “New Password” and “Verify” boxes blank.
Save
Your PST password has now been removed, and the file will open without a password.
When does the manual method not work?
In this situation, you need a third-party PST password recovery tool.
If you don't know the password for the file you received from the HR department, and the Outlook manual method doesn't work, a third-party tool is the only 100% solution.
GainTools PST Password Recovery is a smart and powerful tool that can easily unlock any password-protected or encrypted PST file. No matter how old, complex, or strong the password is, this tool recovers or removes it in seconds.
Key Features
1. Recover any PST file password
This tool supports both ANSI and Unicode PST files and recovers passwords without any data loss.
2. Strong encryption passwords are also recovered.
Easily removes all types of passwords, including complex, numeric, symbol-based, and special character passwords.
3. No need to have Outlook installed.
Many software programs rely on Outlook, but PST Password Recovery works standalone.
4. Keeps data completely safe.
This tool only removes passwords; it does not affect emails, attachments, contacts, calendars, or any other data.
5. User-friendly interface
Technical expertise is not necessary. It is simple to use, even for new users.
6. All Outlook versions supported
Outlook 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, & 2021 PST files are all fully supported.
Step 1: Install the Software
On your computer, download & install PST Password Recovery.
Step 2: Starting the application
Run the program, and then select "Browse" to access your protected PST file.
Step 3: Click Recover Password
Now press the Recover Password button. The tool will immediately recover or remove the password.
Step 4: Save the PST file that is unlocked.
The recovered password will appear on the screen.
The unlocked PST file can be saved right away if you want.
Now, you do not require a password to open your PST file in Outlook.
Important Precautions
Overview
A password-protected PST file received from the HR division cannot be opened in Outlook without the password.
If you know the password, the Outlook manual method can remove the password.
If you forget the password, a reliable PST password recovery tool will unlock the file in seconds.
Third-party technologies are the quickest and most efficient way to safeguard data and save time, but both options have benefits and drawbacks.
